Avoiding Snags

[manitoubass2]

a few tips....

If your fishing a river with current, don't set the hook on your snag. When you realize its a snag, give it a little line, give it a few seconds then a quick pop in a different direction.

If it's still snagged, wrap your hand around the rod in about the middle(and the line), or even just a little (about a foot or two above the reel), tighten your drag and walk straight backwards. With mono, it will break your line, with braid, it will break the knot. If you do it carefully, and after a little practice, it will straighten the hook (at least on jigs.)

Use braid where you can...

If you snag, don't be scared, figure it out.

If your grazing bottom with a spoon and you snag, give it another go, with a slow retrieve and a quick pop. Repeat....